SkillUp Artisan Program Registration

 

SkillUp Artisan Program Registration

Industrial Training Funds (ITF) accepting an applications from interested and eligible Nigerians youth for its 2026 SkillUp Artisans Training program. This program was initiatives by the federal government of Nigeria under the ITF.

This program is aims to trains Nigerians youth with skills acquisitions. Eligible Nigerians youth can apply SkillUp Artisans Training program (artisans, Intending artisans and or training artisans) its depending of the choice of the candidates.

In this article, we will explain the key terms of SkillUp Artisan Training program such includes the eligibility requirements, the SkillUp Artisans types, benefits of the program, objects of the program and as well as the method of application.

About (SUPA)

The nigeria has a quickly developing more population of over 230 million, and the load of unemployment has been high over time. The countries workforce is Expected to expanding to over 68 million by 2025, and there is a need to ensure that employment is easily available as citizens enter the labor market.

The 2026 SkillUp Artisan Program (SUPA) is currently OPEN for registration via the official portal.

And also the he program is run by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) in partnership with the Federal Government.

Interested applicants should know that they no fixed deadline has been officially announced, meaning early application is strongly advised. The priority things applicants must know

Apply Early in Time is (Very Important)

And also the program receives hundreds of thousands of applications nationwide.

Interested applicants should know that not everyone is selected at once due to limited training centres.

Early applicants have a better chance of being included in the first batch.

And again interested applicants should understand that selected participants may receive about ₦35,000 monthly during training.

This makes it more competitive than most free training programs.

Feactures Program for (SUPA)

Application portal open

Is currently open 

Host

Industrial training funds (ITF)

Sponsored

Federal government of Nigeria

Qualified states

36+ FCT Abuja

Program name

SkillUp Artisans (SUPA) Training program

Age limit 

18 year to above

Nationality

Nigerian citizens

National identification number 

NIN Slip only

Skill areas 

Electrical work, Mechanical work, Plumbing, Farming, carpentry, Poultry, Masonry and Tailoring Etc.

Application portal close 

Not specified

Keys requirements for (SUPA) Training program

• Applicants also must be a Nigerian citizen.
• Applicants also must have National Identification Number (NIN).
• Applicants also must willingness to understand or learn and commit to the chosen skill training.
• Applicants also must commitment to active in the program till Conclusion.

Types of Skillup Artisans 

Types	Details
Training Center	Empower the next generation by offering your expertise and connecting with enthusiastic learner
Intending Artisans	Applicants who is ready or willing to learn and expand his skill set? Discover fresh perspectives and connect with seasoned trainers to initiate your career journey.
Skilled Artisans	Have you honed your craft and desire advance training? Collaborate with experts in your domain and upgrade your expertise.

(SUPA) Training Program Benefits Benefits

• Unpaid vocational training with certifications upon successful conclusion of training
• Get availability to necessary tools, equipment and funding hope to enlarge or expand the business sustainability
• Expanding or Increase job hopes in domestic and foreign markets.

ITP (SUPA) Requirements for Registration

• Full Name
• Passports Photography
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Date of Birth
• Marital Status
• Gender
• National identification Number (NIN)
• State of Origin
• State of Residence
• LGA of Origin
• LGA of Residence
• Year of Graduation
• School Name Highest
• Qualification
• Highest Qualification Certificate
• Skills Certificate for Skill Selected Educational
• Bank Details

Screening Requirements for ITF (SUPA) Centres 

• Applicants Full Name
• Applicants recent Passports Photography
• Applicants Phone Number
• Applicants Residential Area
• Applicants LGA
• Applicants Account Number
• Applicants with Photocopy of National Identification Number (NIN) Slip
• Applicants Skill Type

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How to Apply for (SUPA) Training Program

1. Applicants who eager to apply for SkillUp Artisans (SUPA)Training Program, Applicants should follow these as shown below:

2. Click on Register to opened the account by fully all the required field for new applicants, while current or existing applicants should click on Log in and Enter the email or gmail address and password to continue request.

3. Meet or visit the ITF-Skillup Artisans official website via SkillUp Artisans

Or Visit the official portal:

https://supa.itf.gov.ng/register

4. Make sure you fill out the SkillUp Artisans Application or Request Form carefully!

5. Review or overview all the details entered before submission of request and then click on Submit button to apply for SkillUp Artisans training.

FAQS:

1. Is registration completely free?

Yes of course The SUPA program is 100% free.

Interested applicants should be careful no official agent should charge you to apply.

2. Do I need any prior skill or experience?

No. Applicants beginners (intending artisans) can apply

Skilled workers can also apply to upgrade and get certified

3. Will I receive tools after training?

Applicants should know in some cases, yes but not guaranteed for everyone.

Tools/support are often given based on:

• Performance
• Availability
• Training category

4. Can I choose more than one skill?

No. Interested applicants are expected to choose one skill area and focus on it throughout the training.

5. Is selection automatic after registration?

Not at all. after applying, applicants still go through:

• Screening
• Shortlisting
• Training batch placement

Many applicants do not get selected immediately, so apply early.